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Avid NY Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life Avid NY Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life
Avid NY Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life A tight-knit Orange County community is rallying behind a well-known local photographer and historian who was seriously injured in a head-on crash involving a suspected drunk driver.  Bob McCue of Cornwall was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center on Saturday, July 5, after being struck by another vehicle, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by close friend Lori Noller. McCue required surgery for his injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.  "Bob is an avid photographer, train enthusiast, and historian, as well as a published author who can often be seen roaming C…
Fourth Of July Fatal: Firework Explodes In Man's Face Fourth Of July Fatal: Firework Explodes In Man's Face
Fourth Of July Fatal: Firework Explodes In Man's Face The Fourth of July ended in tragedy for a 70-year-old Massachusetts man who was killed by a firework while setting them off during a beachside celebration, officials said. Robert Spagnuolo, a father of four from Wareham, was pronounced dead at the scene after a firework exploded and caused traumatic facial injuries, according to the Massachusetts State Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The incident happened shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4, on Beach Street in Wareham, where first responders found Spagnuolo suffering from an “apparent facial injury from a fi…
These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says
These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says Weddings may be getting pricier, but the biggest day of couples' lives is still getting wrecked by the same old problems, according to a new study. Travelers Insurance released its list of the most frequent wedding claims of 2024 on Monday, June 30. The Hartford, Connecticut-based provider said vendor issues were once again the top reason couples filed claims in 2024. Those problems, like DJs or florists backing out of weddings, made up 27% of all paid claims. "Soon-to-be-weds already have enough to worry about leading up to their big day," said Deidre LeBlanc, vice president of speci…
Firefighter Killings: Suspect Found Dead After 'Ambush' Shooting On Idaho First Responders Firefighter Killings: Suspect Found Dead After 'Ambush' Shooting On Idaho First Responders
Firefighter Killings: Suspect Found Dead After 'Ambush' Shooting On Idaho First Responders An armed suspect was found dead following what police described as an ambush shooting that killed two firefighters and injured a third in northern Idaho. The attack unfolded around 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, June 29, when fire crews responded to a brushfire near the 24-acre Canfield Mountain Park in Coeur d’Alene. After intentionally starting the fire to lure first responders, a gunman armed with a “sporting rifle” opened fire, shooting and killing two firefighters and injuring a third, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office. The injured firefighter was listed in stab…
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots More than 200,000 camping cots are being recalled after an issue with the backrest caused serious finger injuries, including fractures. Coleman issued the recall for about 228,760 Converta camping cots and camping suspension stretchers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 26. The recall also affects about 438 cots and stretchers sold in Canada. The CPSC said the backrest can snap shut and pinch a person's fingers, creating a risk of lacerations and amputations. At least seven people have been injured, including two with fractured finge…
Passenger Dies Days After Mass Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist Passenger Dies Days After Mass Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist
Passenger Dies Days After Mass Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist The passenger aboard a single-engine plane that crashed in Beverly last week has died from their injuries, officials said. The crash occurred on Thursday, June 19, shortly after the Mooney M20 aircraft departed from Beverly Municipal Airport. The plane went down on Sam Fonzo Drive, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. The pilot, Geoffrey Andrews—an MIT scientist who was expecting his first child in October—was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger survived for several days before succumbing to injuries, the DA's office confirmed. Related: MIT Scientist Who Dreamed Of B…
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police A drunk ATV crash on a rail trail in Dutchess County led to injuries and several arrests after police say two Hudson Valley men tried to cover up the scene.  The crash happened on Saturday, June 21, on the Dutchess Rail Trail in LaGrange, where troopers responded to a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle crash with injuries, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 23.  When they arrived, troopers found Putnam County resident Nicholas J. Hunt, 24, of Putnam Valley, and a 25-year-old passenger from Newburgh, both injured. Their injuries were non-life-threatening, according to po…
22 Hospitalized After Mega-Yacht With 400 Aboard Crashes Into Hudson River Dock 22 Hospitalized After Mega-Yacht With 400 Aboard Crashes Into Hudson River Dock
22 Hospitalized After Mega-Yacht With 400 Aboard Crashes Into Hudson River Dock This story has been updated. Thirty-five people were injured, 22 of whom were hospitalized, after a party cruiser hit a dock in the Hudson River. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21 in Manhattan, near 125th Street. At least 400 people were on the mega-yacht at the time of the incident, according to ABC 7 New York. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Triple Homicide: Man Kills Wife, Dad, Grandma Before Attempting Suicide By Cop In NY: Police Triple Homicide: Man Kills Wife, Dad, Grandma Before Attempting Suicide By Cop In NY: Police
Triple Homicide: Man Kills Wife, Dad, Grandma Before Attempting Suicide By Cop In NY: Police A man murdered his wife and two others before attempting suicide by cop at an upstate New York home, police said. The Rensselaer County incident happened in the town of Grafton, at a residence on County Route 85, at around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. Whitney Fowler, 27, called 911 reporting an altercation with her husband Joshua Fowler, 26, and requested police come to the property, according to New York State Police. While she was on the phone, the 911 dispatcher heard gunshots and the call disconnected. Troopers arrived at the home roughly 10 minutes later and encountered Mr. Fowler…
Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Hudson Valley Street, Police Say Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Hudson Valley Street, Police Say
Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Hudson Valley Street, Police Say Police in Dutchess County are investigating an early morning assault that left a 22-year-old woman with multiple injuries.  The incident occurred just after 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, near the intersection of Church Street and South Cherry Street, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Sunday, June 15.  Officers responding to a 911 call found the victim suffering from cuts to her forehead and arm. She told police she had been walking with friends on South Cherry Street when an unknown man approached and assaulted her without warning, then fled down Church Street.…
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…
Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On NY Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted To Hospital Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On NY Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted To Hospital
Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On NY Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted To Hospital Several people were injured after an Australian tourist driving on the wrong side of the road caused a head-on highway crash in the Hudson Valley, police said. The Ulster County accident happened just after 9 a.m. on Friday, June 13, on State Route 28 in the Big Indian area of Shandaken. Steven Thompson, 62, a tourist from New South Wales, Australia, was behind the wheel of a 2024 Toyota Corolla when he was seen traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of Route 28, Shandaken Police said. His car collided head-on with a 2024 Dodge Ram van. Thompson and a passenger in his vehicle suffered s…
Update: 1 Confirmed Survivor After Plane With 242 Aboard Crashes In India; Dozens Die On Ground Update: 1 Confirmed Survivor After Plane With 242 Aboard Crashes In India; Dozens Die On Ground
Update: 1 Confirmed Survivor After Plane With 242 Aboard Crashes In India; Dozens Die On Ground This story has been updated. There is at least one confirmed survivor after a London-bound plane with  242 passengers crashed into a residential area immediately after takeoff in western India. Dozens more casualties have been reported on the ground, with the total death toll rising to around 290, authorities announced. The incident involving the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner occurred at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city of Ahmedabad around 1:30 p.m. local time Thursday, June 12, Air India said. Plumes of thick black smoke from the crash scene were s…
Crash Causes Injuries, Impacts Traffic On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Injuries, Impacts Traffic On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Injuries, Impacts Traffic On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester (Developing) A crash involving injuries blocked a lane of traffic on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester on Monday, June 9, impacting traffic.  The crash happened at around 12:20 p.m. on Monday on the northbound lanes of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Pleasantville near Exit 27, according to traffic data from 511NY.  The incident has blocked the left northbound lane, slowing traffic in the area.  More information about the crash, including the extent of injuries, has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Family Parking Fight Erupts Into Brawl: 3 Arrested After Cops Assaulted In Westchester, PD Says Family Parking Fight Erupts Into Brawl: 3 Arrested After Cops Assaulted In Westchester, PD Says
Family Parking Fight Erupts Into Brawl: 3 Arrested After Cops Assaulted In Westchester, PD Says A late-night argument over a parking spot between two families exploded into violence in Westchester, leaving two officers injured and three people under arrest, police said.  The incident happened at around midnight on Sunday, June 8, at a multi-family residence located at 45/47 Charles St. in New Rochelle, the city's police department announced on Monday, June 9. Officers responded to a report of a large dispute and found a violent altercation in progress involving two families who live at the address. Police said the fight started over a parking spot and quickly escalated into a phy…
111 People Suffer Injuries, Sparking Recall Of 3.8M+ Adjustable Dumbbells 111 People Suffer Injuries, Sparking Recall Of 3.8M+ Adjustable Dumbbells
111 People Suffer Injuries, Sparking Recall Of 3.8M+ Adjustable Dumbbells More than 3.8 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled after more than 100 people suffered injuries, including head trauma and broken bones. Johnson Health Tech Trading issued the recall for about 3,844,200 BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5. The issue stems from how weight plates can dislodge during use, posing a risk of impact injuries. The recall covers the 552 dumbbells, which adjust from five to 52.5 pounds, and the 1090 dumbbells, which adjust from 10 to 90 pounds. Both models feature a manual …
Mother, 3 Children Hospitalized After Car Overturns In Westchester Crash Mother, 3 Children Hospitalized After Car Overturns In Westchester Crash
Mother, 3 Children Hospitalized After Car Overturns In Westchester Crash Six people, including a mother and her three children, were hospitalized after a two-car crash in Westchester that left one vehicle overturned, police said. The crash happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, in the area of Edgewood Avenue and Kimball Avenue in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Detective Lt. Frank DiDomizio.  Responding officers and firefighters found one of the vehicles flipped onto its side with a mother and three children inside. The other car involved in the crash was occupied by two adults, DiDomizio said. All six people sustained what appeared to be minor …
Westchester's George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' Westchester's George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good'
Westchester's George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' "I didn’t even hurt," said Mariners pitcher and Westchester County, NY native George Kirby after being hit in the mouth during a game on Tuesday night, June 3.  The Seattle Mariners pitcher and Rye, NY native Kirby had a frightening moment on the mound when a 102.7 mph line drive hit him in the face during his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, June 3, according to a report by MLB.com.  The incident happened in the top of the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, when a comebacker off the bat of Baltimore’s Ramón Urías struck Kirby’s pitching thumb before deflecti…
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event A suspect has been identified after what the FBI described as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a demonstration outside a Colorado courthouse. The incident occurred in Boulder at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall on Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries, ranging from minor to serious have been reported, Boulder Police said. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Officers rushed to the scene at 1325 Pearl St. and arrested the suspect at 1:32 p.m. local time. The suspect has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soli…
New Update: 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In What FBI Calls 'Targeted Terror Attack' In Colorado New Update: 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In What FBI Calls 'Targeted Terror Attack' In Colorado
New Update: 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In What FBI Calls 'Targeted Terror Attack' In Colorado The FBI is investigating what it describes as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a peaceful demonstration outside a courthouse in Boulder, Colorado. Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In Attack At Peaceful Colorado Event The incident happened at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries ranging from minor to serious have been reported. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Several 911 calls reported a man with a weapon was setting people on fire, Boulder Police Chief…
Deadly Hazards Prompt Massive Recall Of Adult Bed Rails Sold On Amazon, Walmart Deadly Hazards Prompt Massive Recall Of Adult Bed Rails Sold On Amazon, Walmart
Deadly Hazards Prompt Massive Recall Of Adult Bed Rails Sold On Amazon, Walmart Nearly 100,000 adult portable bed rails are being recalled due to a risk of serious injury or death from entrapment and asphyxiation. WeHwupe Store has recalled about 94,800 bed rails because they violate federal safety regulations, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 29. The rails can trap users against the mattress or within the frame, creating a deadly hazard. The rails also failed to display required warning labels. They're made of white metal tubing with a gray foam rubber grip and a fabric pouch. The recall affects two models that are abou…
Tree Falls On Cars On Route 9 In Westchester, Injures 2 Tree Falls On Cars On Route 9 In Westchester, Injures 2
Tree Falls On Cars On Route 9 In Westchester, Injures 2 Two people were injured after a tree fell onto their vehicles during a crash on Route 9 in Westchester, fire officials said.  The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, May 27, on the northbound side of Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a tree down on a vehicle, the village's fire department said on Thursday evening, May 29. The tree struck two vehicles, firefighters said, and both occupants sustained minor injuries. Multiple units responded to the scene, including several Croton fire units along wit…
Man With Suspected Gun Barricades Inside Westchester Home, Causes Standoff: Victim Injured Man With Suspected Gun Barricades Inside Westchester Home, Causes Standoff: Victim Injured
Man With Suspected Gun Barricades Inside Westchester Home, Causes Standoff: Victim Injured A domestic dispute in Westchester led to a tense standoff after a man who was suspected to be armed with a gun barricaded himself inside a home, police said.  The incident began around 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, when Mount Vernon Police responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute at a residence on North High Street, city officials said.  Arriving officers were met outside the residence by a female victim, who told them that the male suspect was inside and armed with a firearm.  When officers tried to make contact with the man, he refused to open the door and bar…
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side 1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side A man was killed and two others injured after an explosion on board a sewage transport boat docked in the Hudson River. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, off Manhattan near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to the US Coast Guard. The incident, in the area of West 135th Street, was reportedly "linked to 'hot work' aboard a docked boat," the Coast Guard said.  The North River wastewater treatment plant is built on a 28-acre reinforced concrete platform over the Hudson River.  The identity of the victim has not yet been rel…
Woman Hit In Head, Hospitalized After Afternoon Fight In Westchester; Suspect Apprehended Woman Hit In Head, Hospitalized After Afternoon Fight In Westchester; Suspect Apprehended
Woman Hit In Head, Hospitalized After Afternoon Fight In Westchester; Suspect Apprehended A 48-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with minor head injuries after a reported assault on a Westchester street, leading to a suspect's arrest, officials said. The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 on Amsterdam Place in Mount Vernon, city officials announced on Wednesday evening.  Responding officers arrived to find the injured woman, who was rushed to Montefiore Mount Vernon Emergency Room for evaluation and treatment.  Police said a 37-year-old suspect remained at the scene and was taken into custody without incident. They were brought to the Mount…
13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Hudson Valley: Police 13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Hudson Valley: Police
13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Hudson Valley: Police Police are investigating a violent altercation that left three people injured, including a 13-year-old, following a large fight in Dutchess County. At around 9:49 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, Poughkeepsie 911 received a call reporting a large group fight near 10 Rinaldi Blvd. By the time officers arrived on the scene, the group had already dispersed, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Monday, May 19. Soon after the incident, a local hospital reported that three victims had arrived with slashing injuries, including a 13-year-old. Police eventually found out that the injuries wer…
4 Dead In Fiery Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Westchester: State Police 4 Dead In Fiery Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Westchester: State Police
4 Dead In Fiery Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Westchester: State Police Four people are dead following a fiery two-car crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, state police said. Terrible crash tonight on the Taconic in Westchester County. Waiting confirmation of basic details from NYSP. 📸 CREDIT: Mike Harrington pic.twitter.com/8sJ7imtZVu — Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) May 14, 2025 A Sprinter van traveling south crossed the center median and entered the northbound lanes, where it struck a Honda sedan that was driving in the passing lane at approximately 5 p.m. near milepost 9.2 in New Castle, New York State Police said. The impact caused the …
Car Hits DOT Sign, Flips On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Driver Escapes Through Windshield Car Hits DOT Sign, Flips On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Driver Escapes Through Windshield
Car Hits DOT Sign, Flips On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Driver Escapes Through Windshield A driver escaped serious injury after crashing into a DOT message board in Rockland County and overturning their vehicle on the New York State Thruway Wednesday morning, May 14.  The crash happened on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from Spring Hill EMS and New York State Police. When crews arrived, they found the vehicle flipped over, but the driver had already crawled out through the windshield to escape.  Authorities say the driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition by Spring Hill EMS. 
Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At MTA Station In Westchester Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At MTA Station In Westchester
Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At MTA Station In Westchester A woman was rescued after falling onto the train tracks at a busy Metro-North station in Westchester County early Thursday morning, May 8, authorities said. The incident happened around 7 a.m. on Thursday at the Croton-Harmon Train Station, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Emergency responders from Croton Fire, Croton EMS, Ossining Paramedic Fly-Car, MTA Police, and Croton Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a female who had fallen off the platform and onto the tracks. Fortunately, no trains were approaching at the time, and first responders quickly work…
Gasoline-Fueled Garage Fire Rips Through Westchester Home Gasoline-Fueled Garage Fire Rips Through Westchester Home
Gasoline-Fueled Garage Fire Rips Through Westchester Home More than 50 firefighters battled a fast-moving, gasoline-fed two-alarm blaze that tore through a Westchester home, fire officials said. The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7 on Newton Court in Croton-on-Hudson, where a car fire in a garage quickly escalated into a full-blown house fire, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said on Thursday, May 8. As crews approached the scene, firefighters saw smoke from down the block and found heavy fire conditions, prompting an immediate “10-75” signal for a working fire.  Crews launched an aggressive attack with multiple hose …
Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Hudson Valley Trail Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Hudson Valley Trail
Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Hudson Valley Trail A hiker had to be rescued from a Dutchess County mountain after injuring his ankle and getting stranded off-trail, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The incident happened around 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, when Beacon Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to the Mount Beacon Incline Trail for a report of a 45-year-old man with an ankle injury, the Beacon Fire Department said on Wednesday, May 7.  The injured hiker was able to call for help and said he was about a quarter mile up the stairs on the trail. Firefighters and Beacon Police officers climbed the mountain to find him.&…